Late Wednesday night in Highbridge, a 37-year-old man was stabbed in the back of the head as cops swarmed Jerome Avenue and the suspect slipped away into the dark. Officers found the victim in front of 1005 Jerome Ave and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where officials say his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police say they were called to the scene around 11:44 p.m. and discovered the man with a stab wound to the rear of his head. Officers loaded him into a patrol car and took him to a local hospital, where investigators say he is expected to fully recover, according to News12 New York. The suspect was described as a man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and shorts who ran northbound on Jerome Avenue. No arrests have been announced, and detectives are urging anyone with information to speak up.
Where It Happened
The stabbing unfolded in front of the Park Plaza Apartments at 1005 Jerome Ave, on a busy stretch of Jerome Avenue near West 164th Street that residents say often stays active late into the night. Hoodline previously reported on a May incident at a nearby McDonald’s that also turned violent; see the May McDonald's stabbing for background on recent trouble in the neighborhood.
Police Request Tips
Investigators are asking witnesses and anyone with video or information to contact authorities, noting that tips can be submitted anonymously. Call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit a tip online through NYPD Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can also text CRIMES (274637) and enter TIP577.
Detectives continue to canvass the area and review available footage, and no arrests have been announced. This story will be updated if officials release additional details, per News12 New York.
